Allied Health Interventional Radiology Technologist
Oak Lawn, IL
Excite Health Partners Allied
3x10 hrs, Days

Job Title: IR Tech
Facility: Advocate Christ Medical Center
Shift: 10-Hour Day Shift (30)
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Assignment Length: 13.0 weeks

Job Description:

Join Advocate Christ Medical Center as an Interventional Radiology (IR) Technician and play a vital role in a dynamic, high-volume surgical environment. You will support a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room dedicated to vascular, cardiac, and specialty procedures. The IR Tech provides essential technical assistance and patient monitoring for a variety of complex cases, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with intraoperative imaging procedures in the hybrid OR, supporting 5-10 cases daily, focusing on adult patients.
• Prepare and operate Siemens imaging equipment, demonstrating expertise and safety.
• Support a wide range of procedures including TAVR, AAA repairs, endarterectomies, angiograms, fistula revisions, and other vascular and general cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including anesthesiologists, surgeons, resource nurses, educators, and service line reps, to ensure seamless patient care.
• Monitor patients closely, providing bedside support under anesthesiologist supervision.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and charting, serving as an EPIC super-user.
• Assist with patient care activities during weekends and evenings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Required Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in hybrid IR procedures, with a focus on vascular and cardiac cases.
  • Cath lab experience is essential.
  • Previous involvement in outpatient, inpatient, and trauma settings preferred.
• Patient Types Handled:
  • Outpatient and inpatient vascular and general interventions.
  • Trauma cases including GSWs and stabbings.
  • Transplant cases (kidney, heart).
  • Pediatric cases (~20%), such as appendectomies and cholecystectomies.
  • No liver or lung transplant experience required.
  • Participation in “Gifts of Hope” donor procedures.

Support on Unit:

• Charge nurses do not have patient assignments (Monday-Friday); support on weekends and evenings available.
• Bedside monitoring by anesthesiologists.
• Support staff include resource nurses, surgeons with specific preference cards, ANMs, educators, service line reps, and Epic super-users.

Equipment and Facility:

• Experience with Siemens imaging equipment is required.
• Provided scrubs in designated colors.
• Free parking available on-site.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in hybrid IR environments, including vascular and cardiac procedures.
• Strong knowledge of interventional radiology techniques and patient care protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure situations, maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to support various shifts, including potential weekend and evening hours.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Radiologic Technology degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of specialized IR tech experience in hybrid operating rooms.
• Prior work in acute care, trauma, or transplant settings highly advantageous.

Benefits and Career Growth Opportunities:

• Competitive weekly stipend of $1,638 and guaranteed minimum hours of 30 per week.
• Weekly taxable pay of $2,212.35.
• Contract duration of 13 weeks with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work at a leading medical center with cutting-edge technology and expert teams.
• Enhance your skills in a busy, specialized surgical environment, paving the way for future career advancement.

If you are a dedicated IR Tech ready to make an impact in a renowned facility, we want to hear from you!